Yemen talks to enter new phase: UN envoy
United Nations, June 30 (IANS) UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed announced that the Yemeni peace talks would enter a new phase in the next two weeks. “The special envoy said that…
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Afghan Sikh delegation meets Union minister
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A delegation of Afghan Sikh Association called on Union Food Processing Industry Minister Badal here on Wednesday and discussed issues confronting Sikhs in that country. “Met with a delegation of…
EU decides to block itself as a single market to UK
Brussels, June 29 (IANS) European Council President Donald Tusk on Wednesday said leaders of the 27 EU countries have agreed that they would not grant Britain access to the block’s single market if the UK…
EU’s Juncker says will not resign over Brexit
Brussels, June 29 (IANS) European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Wednesday he will not resign because of Britain’s referendum vote to pull out of the European Union. The EU did not participate in Britain’s…
Egypt reopens Rafah crossing with Gaza for four days
Gaza, June 29 (IANS) The Egyptian authorities on Wednesday reopened the Rafah border crossing with Gaza Strip for four days, officials said. The Hamas-run interior ministry of Gaza said reopening the crossing point, which was…
Britain could remain in EU, says Kerry
London, June 29 (IANS) Britain could remain in the EU for the foreseeable future, with 10, Downing Street appearing not to know how to negotiate the divorce, US Secretary of State John Kerry said. In…
One country can’t stop India’s NSG membership: US
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The US is committed to India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and one country cannot stop international consensus on this, a senior Barack Obama administration official said here…
Madagascar diplomat found dead
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) A 59-year-old Madagascar diplomat posted in India was found dead at his rented flat here on Tuesday evening, police said. Rabenja Oliva was found dead on his bed at Chattarpur…
Israeli security cabinet approves reconciliation with Turkey
Jerusalem, June 29 (IANS) Israel’s security cabinet on Wednesday approved the rapprochement agreement with Turkey, despite objections from top ministers and public criticism. The agreement, officially signed on Tuesday, normalises ties between the former allies…
Russia ready to normalise ties with Turkey, says Putin
Moscow, June 29 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said Moscow was ready to restore its bilateral ties with Turkey. Putin agreed on the decision over a phone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
Cabinet okays UPSC’s MoU with Bhutan Royal Civil Service Commission
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), Bhutan, an official statement…
Tourism can generate 46 mn jobs by 2025: US envoy
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Richard Verma said here on Wednesday that if the right investments are made, tourism in India has the potential to support 46 million jobs by 2025….
Cabinet okays India, Tanzania MoU on water resources
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Tanzania for bilateral cooperation in water resources management and development. The cabinet meeting…
Warm-up between Israel, Turkey may ease Gaza blockade
Gaza, June 29 (IANS) The Islamic Hamas movement, ruling the Gaza Strip since 2007, was apparently unhappy after Israel and Turkey reached a reconciliation agreement earlier this week that would not completely lift an Israeli…
Scotland’s Sturgeon in Brussels for EU talks
Brussels, June 29 (IANS) Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday met European Parliament President Martin Schulz here to discuss Scotland’s future in the EU amid Britain’s decision to leave the bloc. “I’ve set out…
Indo-US conference on combating viral infections of brain
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) Over 80 researchers from India and the US will discuss cutting edge research and exchange ideas in November in West Bengal to combat viral infections of the brain, against the backdrop…
‘India to be among top 5 markets for Tourism Australia’
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India is expected to be among the top five markets for Tourism Australia by 2025, said officials on Wednesday during an event here to celebrate the issue of the 150,000th…
President condemns Istanbul attack
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday condemned the Istanbul airport terror attack and urged the world to remain united “in its resolve to fight terrorism”. “I strongly condemn the terrorist attack…
President Mukherjee greets Congo on National Day
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday greeted the people of Democratic Republic of Congo on their National Day and said that bilateral engagement with the central African nation have expanded. “I…
Kerry says Iran helpful in fighting IS
Washington, June 29 (IANS) Despite strained US-Iranian ties, US Secretary of State John Kerry has praised Tehran for being helpful in the mission to stamp out the Islamic State terror group in Iraq. Asked if…